On-Ear
AKG Y50BT
78Great
$83
Full review dataAKG Y50BT vs Skullcandy Icon® ANC: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the AKG Y50BT comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: AKG Y50BT - Great overall at around $83.
On-Ear
Skullcandy Icon® ANC
58Average
$100
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
AKG Y50BT
Sound8.0
Battery7.5
Value8.0
Skullcandy Icon® ANC
Sound5.0
Noise cancelling5.5
Battery9.0
Calls6.0
Value6.5
Specifications
| Spec | AKG Y50BT | Skullcandy Icon® ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-Ear | On-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $83 | $100 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 58 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2016 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 40mm | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 113 dB/mW | 97.5 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.3 LE |
| Bluetooth version | 3.0+HS | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC, LC3 |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 60 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 50 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | - |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | - | active |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 191 g | 225 g |
| Water resistance | none | IPX4 |
| Foldable | Yes | - |
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 4 |
What reviewers said
AKG Y50BT
The AKG Y50BT is a versatile on-ear wireless headphone that delivers a lively, detailed sound with punchy bass and a slightly bright character. It offers a solid 20-hour battery life, supports aptX for better wireless audio, and can be used with a cable when the battery runs out. While it's a great value for the price, comfort may degrade during longer listening sessions, and it lacks noise cancellation.
- Pro:Energetic, detailed sound with impactful bass
- Pro:20-hour battery life for all-day use
- Pro:Works both wirelessly and with a detachable cable
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Long sessions may cause some discomfort
- Con:Slightly bright tuning might not suit everyone
Skullcandy Icon® ANC
The Skullcandy Icon ANC packs impressive endurance and useful features like Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint and fast charging into a budget-friendly on-ear design. While it offers solid noise isolation and a bass-forward sound, its audio clarity and comfort fall short of expectations, making it a better pick for commuters than audiophiles.
- Pro:Excellent battery life (up to 60 hours without ANC)
- Pro:Lightweight and portable on-ear build with IPX4 sweat resistance
- Pro:Multipoint connectivity and quick-charge support
- Con:Muddy, bass-heavy sound lacks detail and balance
- Con:ANC performance is only average, not class-leading
- Con:Uncomfortable clamping force for long listening sessions
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